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Three Changes as Scotland Travel to France

Scotland Women’s Head Coach Bryan Easson has made three changes to his squad for round two of the Guinness Women’s Six Nations, as they prepare to face France at Stade Marcel-Deflandre, La Rochelle, this Saturday (29 March 2025, kick-off 1pm GMT).

The only alteration to the starting lineup sees Jade Konkel come in to play at number 8.

The other changes include two potential debutants, Molly Poolman and Becky Boyd, who have been named among the forward replacements.

Aside from Konkel’s inclusion, the starting pack remains unchanged – with Anne Young, Lana Skeldon and Elliann Clarke forming the front-row, while last weekend’s debutant Hollie Cunningham partners Sarah Bonar in the second row. Captain Rachel Malcolm and Rachel McLachlan complete the back row alongside Konkel.

Scotland’s backline remains intact following a strong performance against Wales. Leia Brebner-Holden and Helen Nelson continue their half-back partnership whilst Lisa Thomson and Emma Orr retain their berths in the centre. Francesca McGhie, Rhona Lloyd and Chloe Rollie make up the back three.

On the bench, Elis Martin and last weekend’s try-scorer, Leah Bartlett, join Poolman as front-row replacements. Adelle Ferrie, who made her Scotland debut last week, is named alongside Boyd and Alex Stewart as additional forward cover.

Caity Mattinson and Evie Wills both earn selection for the second week in a row to complete the squad as backs replacements.

Evie Gallagher is unavailable for selection following a one-match suspension after receiving a red card against Wales.

Scotland Women team (caps in brackets) to face France in Round 2 of the 2025 Guinness Women’s Six Nations on Saturday 29 March (kick-off 1pm GMT) – broadcast live across BBC iPlayer:

15. Chloe Rollie – Trailfinders Women (71)
14. Rhona Lloyd – Les Lionnes du Stade Bordelais (53)
13. Emma Orr – Bristol Bears (25)
12. Lisa Thomson – Trailfinders Women (65)
11. Francesca McGhie – Leicester Tigers (18)
10. Helen Nelson (vice-captain) – Loughborough Lightning (66)
9. Leia Brebner-Holden – Loughborough Lightning (6)

1. Anne Young – Loughborough Lightning (16)
2. Lana Skeldon – Bristol Bears (75)
3. Elliann Clarke – Bristol Bears (16)
4. Hollie Cunningham – Bristol Bears (1)
5. Sarah Bonar – Harlequins (43)
6. Rachel Malcolm (captain) – Unattached (53)
7. Rachel McLachlan – Montpellier (47)
8. Jade Konkel – Harlequins (67)

Replacements

16. Elis Martin – Loughborough Lightning (16)
17. Leah Bartlett – Leicester Tigers (39)
18. Molly Poolman –Edinburgh Rugby/Watsonian FC (uncapped)
19. Adelle Ferrie – Edinburgh Rugby/Corstorphine Cougars (1)
20. Becky Boyd – Loughborough Lightning (uncapped)
21. Alex Stewart – Edinburgh Rugby/Corstorphine Cougars (9)
22. Caity Mattinson – Trailfinders Women (28)
23. Evie Wills – Leicester Tigers (3)

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